SOLUTION: ] Use a proportion to solve the problem.
The ratio of the distances a 7-iron and a 5-iron will drive a golf ball is 5 to 6. If a golfer averages 137 yards with a 7-iron, how far
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Question 335393: ] Use a proportion to solve the problem.
The ratio of the distances a 7-iron and a 5-iron will drive a golf ball is 5 to 6. If a golfer averages 137 yards with a 7-iron, how far should he average with a 5-iron?
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5/6=x/137
6x=5*137
6x=685
x=685/5
x=114.17 yards.
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